MINR · RAY E ROBERTS KITFOX V VIXEN · 2022-08-26 · Caldwell, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR22LA322
Event ID
20220829105825
Type
Accident
Date
2022-08-26
Location
Caldwell, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.648025, -116.63789
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
RAY E ROBERTS
Model
KITFOX V VIXEN
Registration
N52367
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.